Key ContentEducation
Meaningful learning for enhanced patient care
Sustainable knowledge development for the Middle East
Empowering people
While trying to attract and retain high-value
clinical talent, is knowledge retention within your
staff a challenge?
Are patient safety issues attributed to deficiencies
in knowledge and competencies of personnel?
As technology becomes increasingly important
in patient care, is your hospital complying with
regulations and keeping up-to-date, while at
the same time adapting to new care models?
Is continuous learning important to your
organizational goals and enhancements
in the quality of patient care?
Philips has a large focus on education and has
a dedicated team for knowledge build-up in
the Middle East. The locally based teams deliver
everything from equipment specific applications
training to vendor-neutral, CME accredited courses,
and longer term competency-linked development
programs. Our programs can be delivered on site,
in classrooms, or online.
No other healthcare education provider offers you
a broader choice of advanced learning opportunities,
flexible access and delivery, and an engaging
interactive experience.
Introduction
Educational Programs help you reach 5 key objectives:
• Motivated & skillful people• Clinical excellence• Optimal use of technology• Patient satisfaction• Recognized leadership
to save lives every day
Education in the Middle EastEducation in the Middle East
Dubai
Beirut
Riyadh
Expertise delivered regionally,
to local requirements, backed up by a global network
Philips has over 20 application and education
specialists distributed across the Middle East and
Turkey. With a combined local experience of over
100 years, our expert team of education specialists
based out of U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and
Lebanon understand the unique challenges faced
by hospitals in the region. Our 3 education centers
in Dubai, Beirut and Riyadh offer a full program
of accredited courses every year. These courses
complement on site, overseas, and online training
programs.
We have key partnerships with American University
of Beirut, and Dubai Healthcare City as well as
other key hospitals at home and abroad to bring the
practical elements of the educational programs to life.
A global team of over 1000 education experts is also
available to support our Middle East customers.
Competency-based development programs
Philips understands that one time learning does
not always guarantee the best results. We also
know that pushing students through advanced
classes when the basics need to be refreshed is
also ineffective. Philips job-role specific
development programs build up knowledge over
time, meaning a thorough understanding of a topic
is achieved before progressing to the next stage.
This allows individuals to develop critical thinking
skills, helping them work around problems even
if the solution is not immediately known.
Development paths are available for radiologic technologists, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, neonatal nurses, emergency responders and more. These programs cover core
competencies for a particular profession and can
cover everything from foundational knowledge
such as anatomy and physiology basics, or MR
essentials to more specialized knowledge such
as cardiac CT, or fetal trace interpretation.
All programs are designed to the competencies
set by recognized international authorities, such
as ASRT. A baseline assessment at the start of the
program, as well as continuous assessment over
the course of the program allow the development
paths to be continuously tailored to the pace, and
level of its students,
Education Programs
Our mission is to improve and save lives and so we strive to empower care givers with the knowledge they need to provide the best patient care. Our educational portfolio covers everything from how to optimize the application of your Philips systems to development paths for specific job roles – regardless of which vendor you have in house.
The four stages of continuous learning and development
Achieving clinical excellence through sustainable educational programs
Development paths – building blocks to a brighter future
Custom Learning Solutions (CLS)
Essentials:Establish fundamentals of knowledge & learning
Enhance:Knowledge transferTrain the trainerAdvanced learningSkill-labs
Optimize:Building expertsKnowledge communitiesSpecialization
Transform:BenchmarkingTransformation projects
3 education phases in staff development:1. from Beginner 2. to Competent 3. to Expert
Accredited education coursesEducation courses, running at our Middle East
education centers, can be taken individually
or as part of a more extensive development
program. Courses are 2 to 4 days in length and
are CME accredited. All courses are vendor
neutral and cover technologist, radiologist as
well as nursing topics. We have consistently high
levels of satisfaction from our attendees and are
continuously adding to our program.
Our course calendar is constantly updated under
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
Education Programs
“A great opportunity to increase my knowledge in the medical field and stay up to date with ever increasing, vast knowledge in medicine.”
Online LearningThe Philips Learning Connection is an online
healthcare education experience like no other,
including our online catalog of over 1,500 courses
and activities to help enhance operational
efficiency and quality of care. We invite you
to explore our catalog by profession, product,
or clinical specialty area, learn more about
our Custom Learning Solutions and Learning
Paths, and register for our bimonthly Education
Newsletter.
www.learningconnection.philips.com
Advanced applications trainingDesigned to transform a learner with knowledge
of basic functionality and usage of Philips systems
into product specialists, our applications programs –
delivered by a team of expert clinical application
specialists, are available directly at your hospital site.
Extra days with an application specialist is
recommended for hospitals wishing to get
the most out of their technology, but also for
those welcoming lots of new staff, as well those
departments with mixed levels of employees.
Overseas education opportunitiesPhilips has partnerships with key hospitals around
the globe, as well as modality specific training
centers in Europe, Asia and USA. Observation
training at leading hospitals as well as courses
deep diving on equipment related topics can also
be arranged for our Middle East customers.
An extensive portfolio of educational services
Assessment of
your needs,design, management and delivery of a complete education program
Enhanced staff capabilities are key to sustained healthcare transformation
Keeping your staff motivated and ensuring their
knowledge levels are expanded to more than just
“buttonology “ is a core factor in reaching and
maintaining levels of excellence in patient care.
Technology optimization and process improvement
will not bring full results unless the “people”
component is also addressed. Philips education
programs – whether it’s extra application training
or an extensive development path-fully
complement our lifecycle management and
transformation programs.
Philips will sit with you and key members of your
team to understand your goals and challenges and
then translate this into an education-plus program.
Based on knowledge assessments as well as a
thorough understanding of the tools required for you
to meet your goals, Philips will define, manage and
deliver a multi-faceted education program which can
include competency, equipment, process and soft
skill elements. The program, once accepted will then
be managed and quality assured to mutally agreed
performance indicators.
Lifecycle management – optimize your investmentTo get the best out of your technology investment
and utilize your equipment to its maximum,
it’s key to maintain the knowledge levels of your
staff, as well as your machines. Philips lifecycle
management programs help you evaluate your
current equipment usage and identify potential
improvement areas to ensure you make the most
out of today’s solution today.
Education: a key component in clinical transformation The alignment of people, processes and technology
is key to enhancing patient care, and services,
and reducing costs. Our educational programs can
be integrated into all Philips clinical transformation
projects including the meaningful alarms program,
the earlier detection of patient deterioration
program, as well as projects on the optimization
of clinical workflows.
“With over 59 years experience in the middle east Philips has a strong heritage in radiology and cardiology, working to meet growing local needs of healthcare professionals.”
Education Programs
Educational Programs per productEducational Programs per product
Ultrasound
CT
MR
Patient Monitoring
Nuclear Medicine
Mammography
Ultrasound
L3D TEE within OR & CathLab Scenarios ................... 18
Basic Ultrasound Physics ................................................. 20
OB/GYN Ultrasound ............................................................. 22
Ultrasound Breast for Radiologists ............................... 24
MR
MR Essentials for Technologists .................................... 28
MR Intermediate for Technologists .............................. 30
MR Advanced for Technologists ..................................... 32
MR Breast for Technologists ............................................ 34
MR Neurology for Technologists ...................................... 36
MR Musculoskeletal for Technologists ....................... 38
MR Cardiac for Technologists ......................................... 40
MR Abdomen and Pelvis for Technologists ............... 42
MR Angiography for Technologists ................................ 44
MR Spectroscopy for Technologists ............................ 46
MR Oncology for Technologists .................................... 48
MR Paediatrics for Technologists .................................... 50
MR Breast for Radiologists ................................................. 52
CT
CT Neuro Imaging .................................................................... 56
CT Virtual Colonoscopy ........................................................ 58
Cardiac CT Angiography Level A ................................... 60
Cardiac CT Angiography Level B ................................... 62
Cardiac CTA for Technologists ....................................... 64
PET Essentials and PET intermediate
for Technologists ................................................................. 66
Mammography
Digital Breast Imaging Fundamentals
for Technologists ...................................................................... 70
Breast Imaging and Intervention for Radiologists .. 72
Mammography for Radiologists ....................................... 74
Educational Programs per product
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Essentials .............................................. 78
Nuclear Medicine Level 1 Beginner .............................. 80
Nuclear Medicine Level 2 Advanced .............................. 82
Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Imaging ................................. 84
Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT .............................................. 86
Patient Monitoring
Patient Monitoring in critical care ................................. 90
Maternal and fetal monitoring in OB care .................. 92
Improved interpretation of fetal heart rate traces .. 94
Obstetric core competency program ............................. 96
Neonatal core competency program .......................... 98
Defibrillation
Emergency care and resuscitation ............................. 100
Ventilation
Hospital respiratory care ................................................. 102
VentilationDefibrillation
Educational programs cardiology
L3D TEE within OR & CathLab Scenarios
MR Cardiac for Technologists
Cardiac CT Angiography Level A
Cardiac CT Angiography Level B
Cardiac CTA for Technologists
Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Imaging
Educational programs in critical care
L3D TEE within OR & CathLab Scenarios
Emergency care and resuscitation
Educational programs in radiology
Ultrasound Breast for Radiologists
MR Intermediate for Technologists
MR Advanced for Technologists
MR Breast for Technologists
MR Neurology for Technologists
MR Musculoskeletal for Technologists
MR Cardiac for Technologists
MR Abdomen and Pelvis for Technologists
MR Paediatrics for Technologists
MR Breast for Radiologists
CT Neuro Imaging
Cardiac CT Angiography Level A
Cardiac CT Angiography Level B
Breast Imaging and Intervention for Radiologists
Mammography for Radiologists
Educational programs for women’s health
OB/GYN Ultrasound
Ultrasound Breast for Radiologists
MR Breast for Technologists
MR Breast for Radiologists
Digital Breast Imaging Fundamentals for Technologists
Breast Imaging and Intervention for Radiologists
Mammography for Radiologists
Educational programs in neurology
MR Neurology for Technologists
CT Neuro Imaging
Educational programs in oncology
MR Oncology for Technologists
CT Virtual Colonoscopy
Fundamentals
Basic Ultrasound Physics
MR Essentials for Technologists
MR Intermediate for Technologists
MR Advanced for Technologists
MR Angiography for Technologists
MR Spectroscopy for Technologists
MR Paediatrics for Technologists
Nuclear Medicine Essentials
Nuclear Medicine Level 1 Beginner
Nuclear Medicine Level 2 Advanced
Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT
Patient Monitoring in critical care
Maternal and fetal monitoring in OB care
Improved interpretation of fetal heart rate traces
Obstetric core competency program
Neonatal core competency program
Hospital respiratory care
The educational programs per speciality
Educational Programs per specialtyEducational Programs per specialty
Educational Programs for MR
MR Essentialsfor TechnologistsA solid foundation
This 2 day course covers an introduction to the
fundamental techniques of MR imaging. The course
focuses on MR Physical concepts, image formation
and clinical methodologies, ensuring technologists
have a good basis for continued learning. The wide
reaching session covers the foundation of patient
and magnet safety, pulse sequencing and more
as well as scanning of the central nervous system,
muscularskeletal imaging and imaging of the
abdomopelvic area.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for new
technologists or technologists requiring
a refresher. Other participants who may
benefit from this course are Radiologists.
How is this course delivered?Interactive classroom session
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers or on-site
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Get started with MR fundamentals
• Understand pulse sequencing, inversion
recovery, fat suppression
• Learn all about patient and magnet safety
• Begin central nervous system, MSK and
abdomopelvic scanning
MR Essentialsfor Technologists
Educational programs Fundamentals | MR
MR Intermediate for TechnologistsContinuous knowledge building
This interactive 2 day course builds upon the
knowledge gained in our essentials program.
The course focuses on breast and paediatric
imaging, we well as advanced MSK scanning.
An introduction to MR angiography is also included.
Who should attend?This course is designed for technologists who have
completed foundational training or for experienced
technologists who want to refresh their skills.
Radiologists are also welcome.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive classroom session
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Get started with MR Breast, and paediatric
imaging
• Advance your skills in MSK scanning
• Learn perfusion imaging, tissue weighting
and differentiation and XYZ gradient
techniques
• Understand MR angiography
MR Intermediate for Technologists
Educational programs Fundamentals | MR
MR Advancedfor TechnologistsTop class knowledge development
This 2 day course adds to the knowledge gained in
the intermediate class. It focuses in depth on breast,
paediatric, CNS and abdomopelvic imaging and goes
more into detail on MR angiography.
A session on MR guided biopsy is also included.
Who should attend?This course is designed for technologists who have
completed the intermediate course or for
experienced technologists who require a refresher
or more specialised knowledge. Radiologists and
other professional with an interest in the topics are
also welcome.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive classroom session
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Specialized understanding of CNS, breast,
paediatric and abdomopelvis imaging
• Deep insight into pulse sequencing and
parallel imaging
• Advanced knowledge in MR angiography
MR Advancedfor Technologists
Educational programs Fundamentals | MR
MR Breast for TechnologistsCustomized Techniques for Breast Imaging
This course focuses on the use of different MR
approaches to fully utilize and customize breast
imaging on a system. Technologists will gain a
thorough understanding of the unique requirements
of breast imaging including fat and silicon
suppression, as well as dedicated approaches
for breast image optimization. Students will also
receive an explanation of guided biopsy as well
as understand best practices around patient
management.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this course
are women’s health physicians.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical
observation and scanning practice on site
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand anatomy and pathology
of the breast
• Use dedicated approaches to optimize
breast imaging on systems
• Learn about fat and silicon suppression
• Understand how to deliver perfusion
dynamic contrast
• Understand spectroscopy
• Review patient management techniques
MR Breast for Technologists
“Approximately 85% of breast cancer occurs in women who have no family history of breastcancer.”
Educational programs Women’s health | MR
MR Neurologyfor TechnologistsDiscover new techniques
This course is designed to enhance and develop
MR technologists abilities in Neurological MR.
The learner will gain insight into advanced
techniques, and neuro-pathology, and will also
receive an introduction to other advanced methods
such as fMRI and spectroscopy.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this course
are: Radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical observation
and scanning practice on site. An online pre-study
course needs completion before attendance
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand advanced neurological MR
techniques, e.g. 3D imaging, CSF flow,
and neuropathology
• Introduction to MR spectroscopy
• Introduction to fMRI,
• Learn MRA/MRV of the head
MR Neurologyfor Technologists
Educational programs Neurology | MR
MR Musculoskeletalfor TechnologistsFocus on MSK
This course is dedicated to the specialties of MSK.
MR Technologists will learn advanced techniques
including MR arthrography, multi-echo accumulation,
and cartilage assessment techniques. A session on
pathology is also included.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this
course are: Radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons,
physiotherapists.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical observation
and scanning practice on site
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Enhanced capabilities in Musculoskeltal MR
imaging
• Understanding of Advanced MR techniques
including arthrography, as well as common
and rare MSK pathology
• Learn Kinetic Study Techniques
MR Musculoskeletalfor Technologists
“Musculoskeletal conditions are giving rise to enormous health-care expenditures and lossof work. There will be a marked increase in requirements for health care and communitysupport in the coming years,”
Dr. Catherine Le Galès-Camus, World Health
Organization, Assistant Director General for
Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health.
Educational programs Radiology | MR
MR Cardiac for TechnologistsThe heart of imaging
This course is designed to increase MR technologists
capabilities in Cardiac MR. The program includes
tuition in cardiac planning, prospective and
retrospective gating techniques, Cardiac VCG and
PPU gating, as well as quantitative flow and coronary
artery imaging. Delayed enhancement and visibility
analysis is also covered.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this course
are: Radiologists, cardiologists, cardiac technologists.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical observation
and scanning practice on site
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Gain a thorough understanding of Cardiac
Planning, prospective and retrospective
gating
• Undertake procedures including
morphological, perfusion, stress, and flow
quantification
• Understand triggering of Cardiac VCG
and SpO2
MR Cardiac for Technologists
“Course content was very beneficial in terms of allowing me to make modifications to current scans performed, I also learned new methods of acquiring cardiac views.”
Educational programs Cardiology | MR
MR Abdomen and Pelvis for TechnologistsPractical Application of imaging techniques
This is a focused course on imaging of the abdomen
and pelvis. It includes a special section on
approaches for scanning the female pelvis and also
goes in depth on recommended techniques for
urology, enterography and oncology.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this course
are: Radiologists, general surgeons, entorologists.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical observation
and scanning practice on site
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Learn liver, enterography, urology, oncology
and MR CP scanning techniques
• Improved capability in prostate and renal
imaging
• Customize imaging for female pelvis
• Optimize angiography of the abdomen
and pelvis
• Understand HIFU
• Deep insight into Dixon Imaging
MR Abdomen and Pelvis for Technologists
Educational programs Radiology | MR
MR Angiographyfor TechnologistsPicture this, even better
This course covers all you need to know in
performing MR angiographies including sessions on
cardiac gating techniques as well as specific methods
to optimize image acquisition for a variety of cases.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this
course are: Radiologists, Cardiovascular Physicians,
Emergency Physicians, general physicians.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with an on-site
hands-on scanning session
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Learn contrast and non contrast gating
techniques
• Understand principles behind non contrast
methods
• Learn MR angiography of the head, neck,
thorax, abdomen, pelvis and limbs
Educational programs Fundamentals | MR
MR Angiographyfor Technologists
MR Spectroscopy for TechnologistsLight up your learning
This program is designed to give MR technologists
a deeper understanding of MR Spectroscopy as well
as its methods and applications.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this course
are: Radiologists, neurologists, oncologists, oncology
nurses.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical observation
and scanning practice on site. An online pre-study
course needs completion before attendance.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Enhanced capabilities in MR Spectroscopy
• Understand 1 hydrogen MR, multi nuclei MR,
and single and multi-voxal 3D
• Learn neurological, liver and prostate
spectroscopy techniques
• Understand spectrum analysis
• Increase knowledge in data acquisition
MR Spectroscopy for Technologists
Educational programs Fundamentals | MR
MR Oncology for TechnologistsNew knowledge, deeper insights
This intensive, wide reaching course covers the many
technologies of oncology imaging. Learners will
gain deep insight into advanced methods of liver,
breast, cardiac, and prostate MR scanning as well as
get an understanding of other procedures such as
DWIBS (Diffusion weighted imaging with background
suppression) and oncology staging. Introductions
to PET MR, HIFU, MR/OR and MR spectroscopy is
also included.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this course
are: Radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical observation
and scanning practice on site. An online pre-study
course needs completion before attendance.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Learn advanced imaging techniques
including liver, breast, prostate, heart
• Understand DWIBS
• Understand Oncology staging process
• Understand paediatric imaging
• Get introduced to PET MR, HIFU, MR/OR
and MR spectroscopy
MR Oncology for Technologists
“Deaths from cancer worldwide are projected to continue rising, with an estimated 13.1 million deaths in 2030.”
World Health Organization Cancer Fact sheet
Educational programs Oncology | MR
MR Paediatricsfor TechnologistsSpecial care for the smallest patients
Paediatrics require extra care and attention. This
course is designed to enhance the MR technologists
capabilities in this specialised area and includes
tuition in paediatric pathology, as well as scanning
techniques for cardiac, oncology, neurology and
more. A session on best practice approaches for
patient handling is also included.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for technologists.
Other participants who may benefit from this course
are: Radiologists, pediatricians, paediatric nurses.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews with clinical observation
and scanning practice on site. An online pre-study
course needs completion before attendance.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
Gain understanding of:
• Foetal imaging
• Paediatric cardiac imaging
• Paediatric neuro imaging
• Paediatric oncology
• Acute abdomen in children
• Inflammatory bowel disease in children
• Paediatric urology
• Learn dedicated techniques for managing
the paediatric patient
MR Paediatricsfor Technologists
Educational programs Fundamentals | MR
MR Breastfor RadiologistsFaculty-based learning
This peer led 2 day session focuses on MRI of the
breast. It covers clinical aspects, as well as advanced
MR Imaging techniques. Neoadjuvant monitoring as
well as MR of DCIS is included and the learner gain
also expect to learn tips and tricks of MR guided
breast biopsy.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for radiologists.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews. A workshop on
MR-guided biopsy is also included.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
Gain understanding of Image acquisition
• Insight into the role of Breast MR as
a screening tool
• Learn the basics of image interpretation
• Get to know the BI-RADS Lexicon
for breast MR
• Understand MR of DCIS
• Practice MR guided Breast Biopsy
MR Breastfor Radiologists
“Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. An estimated 1.38 million women across the world were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, accounting for nearly aquarter (23%) of all cancers diagnosed in women.”
Educational programs Women’s Health | MR
Educational Programs for CT
CT Neuro ImagingDiagnosis and management of stroke patients
This two day course focuses on the diagnosis and
management of patients with acute and sub
acute stroke. Attendees will gain insight into the
components of general brain imaging as it relates
to stroke patients and receive dedicated lectures
on MDCT in brain imaging. The class covers CT in
acute ischemic stroke, acute hemorrhagic stroke,
and cerebral venous thrombosis. Sessions on CT
venography, brain perfusion, and vascular imaging as
it relates to acute ischemic stroke are also included.
Who should attend?This course is designed for radiologists, neurologists,
radiographers and ER Physicians working with stroke
patients.
How is this course delivered?This program is a combination of slide presentations,
interactive discussions and experience sharing, as
well as practical workstation based hands-on using
dedicated brain perfusion software. Case reviews are
an integral part of the course design. Each attendee
will have their own workstation to use for reading
and interpreting during the course.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand signs and indications from brain
scans as it relates to stroke patients
• Get insight into the role of CT angiography,
CT perfusion and CT venography related
to stroke patients
• Understand how to perform, interpret and
report CT angiography, CT brain perfusion
and CT venography for stroke patients
CT Neuro Imaging
“I have learned some very important points and skills, I recommend this course and the preparation for this course was nice too”
Educational programs Neurology | CT
CT Virtual ColonoscopyNew insight and techniques
The program takes you on a journey from
understanding colon anatomy and pathology to
the performance of the virtual colonoscopy and
the interpretation of results. You will benefit from
experience shared by the faculty, hear tips on dose
reduction and receive practical advice on patient
management.
Who should attend?This course is designed for Radiologists,
Gastroenterologists, and senior radiographers
with an interest in CT Virtual colonoscopy.
How is this course delivered?This 2 day interactive classroom based course
focuses on experience sharing and practical
hands-on sessions using dedicated virtual
colonoscopy analysis software. Over 50 cases
for review and interpretation are included with
the program. Each attendee will have their own
workstation to use for reading and interpreting
during the course.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Gain insight into patient preparation and
management for virtual colonoscopy
• Understand colon anatomy and pathology
• Understand role of CT virtual colonoscopy
• Learn how to perform and interpret virtual
colonoscopy CT
• Appreciate tricks and pitfalls associated
with virtual colonoscopy CT
• Review and interpret over 50 cases
CT Virtual Colonoscopy
“Very educational course with excellent speakers!”
Educational programs Oncology | CT
Cardiac CT Angiography Level AFirst step towards level 2 SCCT registration
A 3 1/2 day program which takes you from understanding
the basics of CT Cardiac anatomy and pathology to
the performance and interpretation of Cardiac CTA.
Topics covered include tips, tricks and pitfalls, patient
management, extra cardiac findings, scan protocols,
calcium scoring, basic physics and radiation dose
related to Cardiac CTA. 50 Cases will be reviewed,
read and interpreted during the course.
Who should attend?This course is designed for, cardiologists, radiologists
and senior radiographers with little or no experience
in Cardiac CTA.
How is this course delivered?An interactive course which combines lectures and
dedicated hands on sessions with live scanning.
Each attendee will have their own workstation to use
for reading and interpreting during the course.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Refresh knowledge in CT Image based
cardiac anatomy and pathology
• Understand the valid clinical indications for
Cardiac CTA (as per SCCT appropriateness
criteria)
• Gain insight into cardiac specific CT
requirements
• Learn best practice patient management
• Learn how to best optimize radiation dose
in Cardiac CTA
• Understand the different scan protocols
for Cardiac CTA (prospective versus
retrospective) with the benefits and
limitations of both
• Understand the role of calcium scoring scans
and be able to report on results
• Interpret cardiac CTA exam
• Compile a structured report on a Cardiac CTA
• Review overview 50 cases
Cardiac CT Angiography Level A
“Overall an excellent and fulfilling experience. I learned a lot in such a short time and a wonderful environment.”
Educational programs Cardiology | CT
Cardiac CT Angiography Level BIn-depth expertise
An intensive 4 1/2 day course designed for
Cardiologists and Radiologists with previous
experience in cardiac CTA and those who want
to do their level 2 SCCT registration.
The program focuses on the management of more
complex cases, bypass and stent imaging, functional
analysis on CT and the pre-op measurements
needed for TAVI. 100 Cases will be read, reviewed
and interpreted during the course.
Who should attend?This course is designed for cardiologists and
radiologists with previous experience in Cardiac
CTA. Completion of Cardiac CT level A course is
mandatory for entrance into this program.
How is this course delivered?An interactive course which combines lectures and
dedicated hands on sessions with live scanning.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Expand Cardiac CTA knowledge
• Review more complex cardiac cases
• Read and interpret over 100 cases using
individual workstations
• Gain more insight into cardiac function,
myocardial perfusion, TAVI, stent and by
pass image on CT
Cardiac CT Angiography Level B
“It was a wonderful experience. Great hosts and a fun learning experience!!”
Educational programs Cardiology | CT
Cardiac CTAfor TechnologistsThe interesting stuff
This course is designed to increase CT technologists
capabilities in Cardiac CT. The program includes
tuition in patient preparation, cardiac anatomy,
prospective and retrospective gating, protocol
selection, dose reduction techniques and the routine
workflow of a cardiac CTA.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for CT technologists.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching and live scanning.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Refresh knowledge of cardiac anatomy
as seen on CT
• Understand the basic physiology of the heart
• Gain an understanding of CT physics as it
relates to cardiac scanning and ECG gating
• Know how to prepare a patient for a cardiac
CT scan
• Understand the difference between
prospective and retrospective scanning
and when to use which protocol
• Understand the benefit of a calcium score
scan learn how to use it for planning of
the CCTA
• Gain experience on the planning of cardiac
CTA and calcium score scans
• Learn how to optimize scan parameters
• Learn the basic post processing techniques
Cardiac CTAfor Technologists
Educational programs Cardiology | CT
PET Essentials and PET intermediatefor Technologists
These two courses provide basic and intermediate
level knowledge around PET CT. The foundational
course aims to bring newly technicians to a level
where they can run basic PET studies. Topics covered
include PET principles, and physics, radionuclide
production as well as PET CT imaging concepts.
The essentials course also covers an introduction
to PET in neurology and radiology. The Intermediate
course builds on this knowledge and then goes more
in-depth on the use of PET in cardiology, neurology.
Respiratory gating and PET MRI are also included in
the intermediate program.
Who should attend?The essentials program is designed for newly hired
technicians, and the intermediate course is applicable
for more advanced students.
How is this course delivered?This is traditionally a classroom based course
with some clinical observation.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Gain a clear understanding of the role of PET
• Understand and be able to communicate
around PET fundamentals
• Get first insights into PET in neurology,
oncology, and cardiology
• Get tips and tricks on dosage
• Understand “time of flight”
• Gain insight in respiratory gating
PET Essentials and PET intermediatefor Technologists
“With over 59 years experience in the middle east Philips has a strong heritage in radiologyand cardiology, working to meet growing local needs of healthcare professionals.”
Educational programs Neurology | CT
Educational Programs for Mammography
Digital Breast Imaging Fundamentalsfor Technologists
A foundation in women’s health
This intensive 2 day classroom course starts with
breast imaging fundamentals as well as the basics
of breast anatomy. The program then covers use
of equipment, mammography related quality
assurance, and the production of quality images.
Sessions on breast diseases, breast masses,
calcification and abnormalities are also included.
Who should attend?This course is designed for Technologists,
Mammographers and other Healthcare Professionals
interested in expanding their women’s health skills
may also benefit.
How is this course delivered?This is traditionally a classroom based course with
some clinical observation.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand mammography fundamentals
• Understand the role of digital mammography
• Understand digital mammography physics
and instrumentation
• Differentiate between benign and malignant
breast conditions
• Get insight into different procedures and
techniques
• Identify additional breast imaging modalities
and their importance to women’s health
• Experience best – practice positioning
methodologies
PET Essentials and PET intermediatefor Technologists
“A great opportunity to increase my knowledge in the medical field and stay up to date with ever increasing vast knowledge in medicine.”
Educational programs Women’s Health | Mammography
Breast Imaging and Interventionfor Radiologists
Dynamic and challenging program for women’s health
This intensive 2 day classroom course starts with
breast imaging fundamentals, an introduction to
the mammography lexicon as well as the approach
to screening mammography. The program then
covers mammography findings, multimodality
methods for micro and macro calcifications,
architectural distortion and asymmetries. Breast
MRI and US fundamentals together with core biopsy
workshop is also included. Challenging cases in
breast imaging are reviewed and discussed during
a screening workshop. Clinical and pathological
correlation of abnormalities is incorporated. Who should attend?This two day intensive course is aimed at Radiologists,
Women’s Imaging Specialists, Breast and General
Surgeons and senior MR Radiographers with an
interest in advancing their Breast knowledge of
MR Imaging techniques, interventional capability
and analysis.
How is this course delivered?This is a 2 day, very dynamic, classroom based
interactive course which combines lectures with case
readings, experience exchange, screening workshops
and an interventional ultrasound biopsy session.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand the principles of mammography
• Learn multi-modality approaches
• Understand case scoring as per BIRADS
• Get insight into early breast cancer detection
• Experience case reviews with
mammography, ultrasound, and MRI
• Gain hands on practice with Ultrasound
guided biopsies
• Review challenging cases and benefit from
the faculty’s wealth of experience
Breast Imaging and Interventionfor Radiologists
“It is comprehensive and informative course by a very highly qualified speakers.”
Educational programs Women’s Health | Mammography
Mammographyfor RadiologistsMastering the art of mammography
This 2 day intensive course covers the practical
aspects of mammography including how to handle
screen detected lesions, screening exercises for
finding early invasive cancers, and strategies for
finding commonly missed elements of breast cancer.
Sessions on tomosynthesis, galactography and
architectural distortion are also included.
Who should attend?This course is specially designed for general
and specialist radiologists.
How is this course delivered?2 day interactive course combining classroom
teaching, and case reviews. A workshop on
stereotactic breast biopsy is also included.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Deep insights into mammographic screening
• Understand the BIRADS lexicon for
mammography
• Participate in a screening exercise on finding
early invasive cancer
• Understand quality assurance
• Learn practical approaches for calcifications
• Learn problem solving methodologies for
breast imaging
Mammography for Radiologists
“Several well-designed scientific trials have proved that breast cancer mortality is significantly reduced by 25-30% in womenwho have regular mammograms.”
Educational programs Women’s Health | Mammography
Educational Programs for Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine EssentialsThe foundation for learning
This three day classroom based intensive course
gives attendees a solid foundation in nuclear
medicine. The program starts with an explanation
of what nuclear medicine is – including an overview
of static, dynamic, total body SPECT and gated
SPECT, its role and typical uses. The course then
covers the important aspects of dose management,
as well as radiation material handling and safety.
Students will also go through some clinical
observations and case reviews.
Who should attend?This course is designed for radiologic students, X-ray
technologists or freshly graduated NM technologists.
How is this course delivered?This is traditionally a classroom based course with
some clinical observation.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Gain a clear understanding of the role
of nuclear medicine
• Understand and be able to communicate
around fundamental nuclear medicine
principles
• Understand differences between anatomical
imaging and nuclear medicine
• Get first insights into SPECT CT
• Get tips and tricks on dosage
• Learn the importance of patient preparation
• Gain experience in preparing case reports
Nuclear Medicine Essentials
“Lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast cancer cause the most cancer deaths each year.”
World Health Organization cancer fact sheet
Educational programs Fundamentals | Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Level 1 Beginner
Gain deeper insight
This three day classroom based intensive course
gives students more insight into nuclear medicine
imaging concepts such as static and dynamic
imaging. It also discusses injection techniques,
patient preparation and dose management tips and
tricks. Attendees can expect to get a first introduction
into SPECT CT and Gated SPECT imaging. Some
clinical observations and case reviews are also
included.
Who should attend?This course is designed for radiologic students, X-ray
technologists or freshly graduated NM technologists.
Pre-requisite for attendance is completion of
the nuclear medicine essentials course or a basic
understanding of nuclear medicine principles.
How is this course delivered?This is traditionally a 3 day classroom based course
with some clinical observation.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand the theory and practice of
static, total body, dynamic, SPECT and gated
SPECT imaging
• Get introduced to SPECT CT imaging
• Understand acquisition techniques and
imaging variations
• Gain confidence in patient handling-
including scheduling and preparation
• Experience in case reviews
Nuclear Medicine Level 1 Beginner
Educational programs Fundamentals | Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear MedicineLevel 2 Advanced
Gain deeper insightA highly clinical course which focuses on observation
of nuclear medicine in practice. Topics covered
include hot lab preparation of different radiopharma-
ceuticals, and individual patient doses as well as
image processing, and reporting. The program will
cover those imaging modes most applicable for the
learner.
Who should attend?This course is designed for radiologic students, X-ray
technologists or NM technologists. Pre-requisite for
attendance is completion of the nuclear medicine
essentials course, and completion of nuclear medicine
level 1 or a working understanding of nuclear medicine
principles.
How is this course delivered?This is a 5 day mentored observation training in
a clinical setting. Program is designed to the needs
of the individual department.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Gain experience via intensive observation
studies
• Understand individual dose tailoring
• Take part in practical exercises in nuclear
medicine reporting
• Deep knowledge in hot lab preparation
• Tailored patient imaging experience
Nuclear Medicine Level 2 Advanced
Educational programs Fundamentals | Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Cardiac ImagingAt the heart of it all
This specialized course gives the learner deep insight
into nuclear medicine for cardiac imaging. Topics
covered include the concepts of cardiac imaging, a
comparison of nuclear medicine with other imaging
modalities as well as dose management. Cardiac
processing, image display and quantification is
also included. Attendees can expect to gain insight
into improving image acquisition, avoiding artefacts,
and balancing image quality with dose reduction.
Who should attend?This course is designed for medium experienced
radiologic students, X-ray technologists or
NM technologists. Or those on an active nuclear
medicine rotation.
How is this course delivered?This is a tailored course which will be designed to
the needs of the individual learners but typically
would be a 3 day long observation program mixed
with some classroom sessions.
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand key principles in cardiac imaging
• Understand the role of nuclear medicine
in cardiac imaging compared to other
modalities
• Gain insight into cardiac stress and rest
imaging
• Learn about cardiac processing
and quantification
• Understand how to optimize images
• Hear tips and tricks around patient
preparation
• Advance your capabilities in scanning
cardiac nuclear medicine cases
Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Imaging
Educational programs Fundamentals | Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine SPECT CTInsights into Hybrid imaging
This specialized course focuses on the new area of
hybrid imaging. Attendees will gain experience in
tumor localization, correction techniques and other
protocols as well as learning tips and tricks on how
to balance image quality with low dose requirements.
Who should attend?This course is designed for medium experienced
radiologic students, X ray technologists or NM
technologists. Or those on an active nuclear medicine
rotation. Pre-requisite is completion of the essentials
and level 1 course or over 6 weeks of practical
experience in a nuclear medicine department.
How is this course delivered?This is a tailored course which will be designed to
the needs of the individual learners but typically
would be a 3 day long observation program mixed
with some classroom sessions.
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Understand key principles of hybrid imaging
• Learn localization techniques
• Gain insight into the balancing image quality
with low patient dose
• Understand attenuation correction
and mapping
• Gain confidence in the fundamentals
of SPECT CT processing
Nuclear Medicine SPECT CT
Educational programs Fundamentals | Nuclear Medicine
Educational Programs for Patient Monitoring
Patient Monitoring in critical care
Designed to transform a learner with knowledge
of basic functionality and usage of Philips IntelliVue
patient monitoring equipment in critical care into a
proficient specialist of monitoring solutions used for
clinical decision support. This program is typically
delivered in three stages.
Essentials Level one
takes the classic approach, providing for mandatory
product training encompassing basic system
connection, functionality and safety.
Enhance Level two
takes the experiential approach, providing for
improved knowledge and understanding of
advanced functionality, vital parameters and
clinical decision support applications in the clinical
environment.
Optimize Level three
takes the performance based approach, providing
education that optimizes workflow, improving the
quality of clinical decision support and its usage in a
specific unit. In addition, the opportunity to transfer
knowledge to in-house trainers enables expertise to
reside within the organization.
Who should attend?Nurses, physicians and end-users working with
Philips patient monitoring equipment including central
stations, multi-measurement modules and clinical
decision support applications.
How is this course delivered?Instructor-led, skill-lab or on-site
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers and at
hospital sites
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
Monitoring of vital parameters• Electrocardiographs
• SpO2
• Non-invasive blood
pressure
• End-tidal carbon
dioxide
• Invasive blood
pressure.
Clinical decision support applications• ST map
• Horizon trends
• Histograms
• Neonatal event review
• Advanced event
surveillance
• ProtocolWatch
• Pulse pressure
variation
How will I benefit from this course?
• The learner should gain insight into the value
of using the basic and advanced features of
monitoring equipment to its full potential.
• The user will be provided with improved
knowledge and understanding of advanced
functionality, vital parameters and clinical
decision support applications.
• The user should be able to demonstrate
proficiency in the use of Philips patient
monitoring solutions in their care
environment.
Patient Monitoringin critical care
Educational programs Critical Care | Patient Monitoring
“A great opportunity to increase my knowledge and stay up to date in the ever-changing field of medicine.”
• CAR
• Integrated pulmonary
index.
Advanced parameters• Cardiac output
• (CO/CCO)
• Bispectral index (BIS)
• Electroencephalograph
(EEG)
• Transcutaneous gases
• Anesthetic gas module
• SVO2.
Graphic trends andvital signs
Basic and advancedalarm services
ST/AR arrhythmiaalgorithm
QT/QTc monitoring
Training can be customized to match participants’
existing knowledge and a hospital’s installed
configuration:
Maternal and fetal monitoring in OB care
Designed to transform a learner with knowledge
of basic functionality and usage of Philips Avalon
fetal and maternal monitoring equipment in OB care
into a proficient user of Philips fetal and maternal
monitoring solutions used for clinical decision
support. This program is typically delivered in two
stages.
Essentials Level one
takes the classic approach, providing for mandatory
Avalon fetal monitor product training encompassing
basic system connection, functionality and safety.
Enhance Level two
takes the experiential approach, providing for
improved knowledge and understanding of
advanced functionality. Authorized Philips trainers
can employ the “train the trainer” approach to
educate experienced staff in the advanced features
of fetal and maternal monitoring.
Who should attend?Nurses, physicians, midwives and end-users working
with Philips fetal monitoring solutions.
How is this course delivered?Instructor-led, skill-lab or on-site
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• Importance of checking for fetal life prior
to commencing CTG monitoring
• Demonstrate basic operation
• Understand and use the fetal measurements
• Understand and use the maternal
measurements
• Set up alarms
• Explain co-incidence and how to identify
and troubleshoot
• Be able to identify artifact and troubleshoot
• Monitor twins and triplets
• Demonstrate how to connect and set up
direct ECG and IUP measurements
if applicable)
• Perform a non-stress test (if applicable)
• Use the CTS (if applicable)
• Connect to Philips IntelliSpace Perinatal
(if applicable).
Maternal and fetal monitoring in OB care
Educational programs Fetal Monitoring | Patient Monitoring
“ It was a wonderful program. Great hosts and a fun learning experience!”
Improved interpretation offetal heart rate traces
The course is designed to be highly interactive.
It presents several clinical case scenarios where
the participant is required to identify and manage
the clinical issue at hand. The relevant theoretical
component is accessed through the clinical case,
which focuses the learning experience on a specific
clinical problem, rather than on a general issue.
Who should attend?Midwives and OB Nurses
How is this course delivered?Blended learning:
• Didactic / online
• Skill-lab / simulation
• Clinical practice.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
• To appreciate the significance of an
appropriate understanding of maternal and
fetal physiology associated with oxygenation
• To standardize the terminology used
when assessing the features of a CTG tracing
by promoting the NICE Clinical Guideline 55
definitions
• To achieve a consistent management
approach by individuals (both within and
independent from institutions, nationally
and internationally) to the interpretation of
CTG tracings and clinical management based
on NICE Clinical Guideline 55 recommended
terminology
• To identify the issues in clinical practice
associated with the grading and
categorization of fetal heart rate traces
• To facilitate consistent and appropriate
documentation with respect to all aspects
of CTG traces.
Improved interpretation of fetal heart rate traces
Educational programs Fetal Heart Rate | Patient Monitoring
“Product-only training is not going to fly. We definitely need and want the clinical component to meet our education requirements.”
Obstetric core competencyprogram
This program is based on a competency-based
learning approach. Rather than a course or a module,
every individual skill/learning outcome (known
as a competency) is one single unit and a smaller
component of a larger learning goal. Learners
work on one competency at a time. The student
is evaluated on each individual competency, and
only once they have mastered it do they move
on to others. After that, higher or more complex
competencies are learned. This is typically done
either through prior learning assessment or formative
testing.
AntepartumIdentifying the woman at risk
• Fetal and maternal physiology
• Growth retardation
• Gestational diabetes
• Gestational hypertension
• Multiple pregnancies
• Placenta previa
• Fetal cardiac abnormalities
• Congenital malformations
• Antenatal screening (including
U/S assessment)
• Effective communication:
early warning scoring and
buddy system in antepartum care.
Intrapartum• Assessment of the woman
in labor
• Cord prolapse
• Hemorrhage
• Obstructed labor
• Management of preeclampsia
and eclampsia
• Thrombosis
• Sepsis management
• Obstetric early warning scoring
• Effective communication:
early warning scoring and
buddy system in delivery suite.
Postpartum• Assessment of the newborn
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Maternal resuscitation
• Management postpartum
hemorrhage
• Jaundice management
• Thermoregulation of the newborn
• Ventilation of the newborn
• Breast feeding
• Effective communication: early
warning scoring and buddy
system in postpartum care.
Learning objectives on completion of the programAt the end of the program, learners are required to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
Who should attend?Midwives and OB Nurses
How is this course delivered?Blended learning:
• Didactic / online
• Skill-lab / simulation
• Clinical practice.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
Identifying the woman at risk
• Fetal and maternal physiology
• Growth retardation
• Gestational diabetes
• Gestational hypertension
• Multiple pregnancies
• Placenta previa
• Fetal cardiac abnormalities
• Congenital malformations
• Antenatal screening (including
U/S assessment)
• Effective communication:
early warning scoring and buddy
system in antepartum care.
Obstetric core competencyprogram
Educational programs Obstetric Core Competency | Patient Monitoring
Neonatalcore competencyprogram
This program is based on a competency-based
learning approach. Rather than a course or a module,
every individual skill/learning outcome (known
as a competency) is one single unit and a smaller
component of a larger learning goal. Learners
work on one competency at a time. The student
is evaluated on each individual competency, and
only once they have mastered it do they move
on to others. After that, higher or more complex
competencies are learned. This is typically done
either through prior learning assessment or formative
testing.
Who should attend?Neonatal ICU nurses
How is this course delivered?Blended learning:
• Didactic / online
• Skill-lab / simulation
• Clinical practice.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
At the end of the program, learners are
required to demonstrate proficiency in the
following neonatal core competencies:
• Safety control measures
• Admission to the NICU/SCN
• Physical exam of the neonate
• Manage the family’s psychosocial status
• Mechanical ventilation (NICU)
• Respiratory support
• Maintenance of IVF
• Umbilical/arterial lines and hemodynamic
monitoring
• Enteral nutrition
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Safe administration of medications common
to NICU/SCN
• Phototherapy
• Eye examinations
• Thermoregulation in the neonate
• Surgical neonate
• Chest tube placement (NICU)
• Developmental environment for infants
• Postmortem care
• Laboratory specimens
• Discharge from NICU/SCN
• Delivery room care of high risk infants
Neonatal core competencyprogram
Educational programs Neonatal Core Competency | Patient Monitoring
“I absolutely loved the trainers. They were very well informed experts in their field and very informal and very engaging.”
Emergencycare and resuscitation Designed for end-users, this course provides
directions for the safe and proper operation
of the Philips HeartStart MRx. It is intended only
for advanced cardiac life support personnel
thoroughly trained in the use of the device.
Typical program durationIt is estimated that this course will require 2-5 hours
to complete, depending on class size, location,
number of devices available for training, optional
device parameters purchased, and student knowledge
and needs.
Pre-requisites / recommendationsStudents understand that they must be free from
other responsibilities at the scheduled time for the
duration of the course. A maximum of 10 students
is recommended for each class and an adequate
number of devices should be available for training
(a maximum of 2-3 students per device).
How will I benefit from this course?
• Getting acquainted with the HeartStart MRx:
the controls, indicators, operational modes,
display views
• ECG and arrhythmia monitoring:
understanding of the basic ECG and
arrhythmia monitoring functions
• Semi-automated external defibrillation:
how to use AED mode
• Manual defibrillation and cardioversion:
how to prepare for and perform manual
asynchronous and synchronous (cardioversion)
defibrillation using multifunction electrode
pads and external/ internal paddles
• Q-CPR® with CPR meter: how to set up
and use the Q-CPR® option (with CPR meter)
available on the HeartStart MRx
• Q-CPR® with compression sensor: how to
set up and use the Q-CPR® option (with
compression sensor) available on the
HeartStart MRx
• Non-invasive pacing: understanding of the
noninvasive transcutaneous pacing option
available with the HeartStart MRx and how to
perform pacing
• Pulse oximetry monitoring: how to use the
HeartStart MRx to monitor pulse oximetry
(SpO2)
• Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring: how
to monitor non-invasive blood pressure (NBP)
with the HeartStart MRx
• Carbon dioxide monitoring: how to monitor
carbon dioxide (CO2) and measure end-tidal
carbon dioxide (EtCO2) and airway respiration
rate (AwRR) with the HeartStart MRx using
the Microstream® (sidestream) method
Emergency care and resuscitation
Educational programs Emergency Care and Resuscitation | Patient Monitoring
“I strongly recommend it to our colleagues. A rescuer who performs CPR without a feedback device is just like the blind walking without a cane.”
Hospital respiratorycare
Hospitals struggle with reduced budgets for staff
training and development. Licensing requirements for
continuing education courses can pose a challenge
to the working clinician. Philips is committed to
providing on-site and online learning activities
for respiratory therapists and nurses. Many of our
programs are accredited for continuing education
units through the American Association of
Respiratory Care and the Alabama State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver of nursing
continuing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Commission on Accreditation.
How is this course delivered?We offer classroom and hands-on training
in your facility for all of our products.
• Ventilators
• Respiratory monitors
• Non-invasive ventilation masks.
Where can this course be delivered?Philips Customer Education Centers
How can I register?Website to register:
www.healthcare.philips.com/educate_me
How will I benefit from this course?
In addition to product training, we offer courses
related to the clinical applications of our
products.
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Mask selection and fitting
• Preventing complications of mechanical
ventilation
• Waveform interpretation
• Capnography
• Respiratory mechanics.
Hospital respiratory care
Educational programs Hospital Respiratory Care | Patient Monitoring
Current applications and trends in non-invasive ventilation
How to avoid the pitfalls of non-invasive ventilation
Exploring new modes and options in non-invasive ventilation
Application of non-invasive ventilation in the emergency department
Saving face
Across the continuum of care: management of NPPV in the acute setting
Critical contact: the science of the mask interface
This course will assist the clinician in identifying new
applications such as modes and features; how to apply
those modes and features to the Philips Respironics
V60 Ventilator; identify trends of non-invasive
ventilation; and how to apply those applications
clinically.
Non-invasive ventilation is more relevant than ever in
the ER, ICUs, step down, and other patient care areas.
This course will assist the clinician in understanding the
goals and advantages of non-invasive ventilation (NIV);
identifying appropriate patients for NIV therapy;
recognizing exclusion criteria for NIV; learn mask fitting
techniques; recognize common misconceptions with NIV
therapy; identify troubleshooting areas and corrective
actions; and discuss the keys to successful NIV.
This course will assist the clinician in understanding
pressure control ventilation (PCV); average volume
assured pressure support (AVAPS), C-Flex and identify
which patient types may benefit from each mode.
The role of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is becoming
more important in the emergency department than
ever before. This course will assist the clinician in
identifying patient types that may benefit from NIV;
learn what the patient criteria is for NIV in the ED;
describe which features to look for in NIV equipment;
and discuss how to manage a patient on NIV
This course will assist the clinician in understanding
the complications of NIV, how to fully assess their
patient before and during NIV, and tips on wound care
reduction.
Many ICUs employ non-invasive ventilation as a
daily part of patient care. This course will assist the
clinician in understanding the clinical advantages of
non-invasive ventilation (NIV); identify inclusion and
exclusion criteria for appropriate patient selection;
learn keys to a successful NIV program; describe the
steps for implementing NIV; and discuss how to identify
a successful NIV trial.
This course will assist the clinician in identifying
appropriate mask selections for specific situations;
define SE and EE elbows and how they differ; recognize
problems that may affect proper mask usage and
transition to non-invasive ventilation; and implement
corrective actions to achieve successful non-invasive
ventilation therapy for their patients.
Non-invasive ventilation
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Capnography: principles andapplication
Clinical application of respiratory mechanics
Enhancing patient – ventilatorsynchrony
Waveform interpretation
Respiratory monitoring: case studies and applications of VCO2
Respiratory monitoring: principles and applications of VCO2
Patient centered solutions workshop
Let my PMV patient speak!
This course will assist the clinician in understanding
the advantages of mainstream versus sidestream CO2
technology; discuss normal and abnormal ventilation/
perfusion (V/Q) relationships; identify a normal
capnogram and discuss phase I and IV; discuss the
EtCO2/PaCO
2 gradient and its clinical application;
and interpret abnormal capnograms and their clinical
intervention.
This course will discuss the rationale for measuring
respiratory mechanics; define the difference
between respiratory maneuvers and calculated data;
differentiate between static and dynamic compliance
and resistance; identify how to access and perform
respiratory mechanic maneuvers; and describe how
to evaluate maneuvers and results.
In this course the clinician will learn the different
mechanisms used to trigger the ventilator; compare
and contrast triggering methods; understand how
the pressure support is terminated without Auto-Trak;
discuss imposed inspiratory and expiratory work of
breathing; and describe how triggering and cycling
settings can enhance patient-ventilator synchrony.
This course will assist the clinician in identifying the
components of ventilator waveforms; recognize
abnormal scalar and loop waveforms; identify patient
ventilator asynchrony; identify ways to improve
patient-ventilator synchrony; describe scenarios that
may help the clinician to optimize ventilator settings;
and discuss clinical scenarios in which trending patient
data can be used to optimize ventilator management.
This course will assist the clinician to understand the
value of VCO2 monitoring by exploring various case
scenarios.This course will assist the clinician in understanding
why current non-invasive monitoring indices do not
adequately reflect ventilation status; describe the
difference between EtCO2 and PaCO
2; explain the
relationship between VCO2 and PaCO
2; outline the
clinical application of VCO2 for ventilator management;
and discuss the clinical application of MValv and Vd/Vt.
This presentation will discuss the bedside application
of CO2 elimination and its derivatives as they apply
to the ventilated patient; identify options to enhance
patient ventilator synchrony; describe the importance
of speech in the prolonged mechanically ventilated
(PMV) patient; discuss the role of NIV in reducing
ventilator-associated-pneumonia (VAP); and explain
patient assessment and options available to return
upper airway function and speech.
This course will assist the clinician in understanding
the importance of speech in prolonged mechanical
ventilation (PMV) patients; define associated benefits
of returning upper airway function; discuss patient
assessment and options available to return upper
airway function and speech; and describe patient
safety issues with restoring speech and initialization
of a speaking trial.
Ventilator monitoring
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